1 Oliver Stone

In the small city of Podsmouth Texas, 2025, Oliver lay still in his bed, slowly drifting into consciousness. Oliver's birthday was yesterday, August 3rd, during which he had turned 19. As Oliver lay awake in his bed, he muttered "Nineteen, huh? I still don't believe It."

As Oliver sat silently in his bed, adjusting his eyes to the light, he heard his mother Bina yell, "Oliver, wake your ass up, you graduate today!" Oliver, like any other student, was very happy to graduate high school. Since he was born in August, Oliver was put into junior kindergarten by his parents, thus graduating after he turned 19.

Standing at 6ft 2in, Oliver was considered tall amongst his peers. Oliver had wavy brown hair, almost red in some spots. He could be considered skinny, but also muscular. How he remained so skinny was a mystery though, as his mother was a great cook.

"Coming Mom!" Oliver stood up and pulled on a plain pair of jeans and a black t-shirt. He stormed down the stairs, but not before putting on his Thunder Mc-king croccs. When he arrived at the bottom of the stairs, a strong aroma assaulted his nose. Bina had made an extravagant breakfast In celebration of Oliver's graduation.

Bina was quite the looker, so much so that many men had offered large amounts of money to sleep with her in the past. Even toward her early fifties, this was still quite a common occurrence. But Bina, with her long brown hair and eyes to match, not to mention her small but toned body and feisty personality, scared away all who dared to get too close, which had gained her quite the reputation. A few seconds after Oliver reached the bottom of the stairs, his father spoke up.

"I'm proud of you son. You're graduating, unlike your old man" Sitting at the end of the table on his laptop, was Oliver's father, Grayson. Grayson is a very wide, tall man known for his kindness and wholehearted nature. He is very popular amongst his co-workers due to this. Oliver's father picked up a sausage and took a bite, managing to get bits and pieces stuck in his ginger beard.

"Sit down and eat, or your mother will be sad Oliver" said Grayson. "Father, you know I don't like pork, but I'll eat some eggs. Thank you for the food, Mother." As Oliver sat to eat, he spoke again. "After I graduate today, I have a job interview as a car insurance consultant." It was at that point that Bina finally spoke up. "I know you can do better than that, Oliver. But by all means, go for it. That way you can start talking to people about their car's extended warranty." She finished as she stormed out of the room.

"Your mother is just harsh on you because she expects great things from you. A car insurance consultant is a great start!" Grayson winced a little as those words left his mouth. "Thanks dad, but I think I've lost my appetite," Oliver said as he stood up and began to walk toward the front door.

"Oliver. Just know that I'm proud of you. I will see you later at your graduation" Grayson managed to say before Oliver had left the house. After leaving home, Oliver walked to his favorite coffee Shop, Starmoose Coffee. When he arrived, he saw his friend, Gabe, working as a barista.

Gabe was a Heavy-set boy, standing at 5ft 5in tall. He had shaggy blonde hair, coming all the way down to his neck. He still has a boyish look to him, despite being almost 18 years old. It was then that Gabe turned to look at Oliver.

"Hey, Oliver! Perfect timing, I get off in 5 minutes. Wanna go to the lake and take some pictures since you're graduating?" Gabe smiled as he finished. "Sure, why not. But get me water first" Gabe tilted his head in confusion. After a few seconds of silence, he replied "You know this is a coffee shop, right?" Oliver sighed and said, "just get me some water."

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The two boys arrived at the lake about 20 minutes after and proceeded to take multiple pictures. The lake was decently large, with a railroad slightly coiling around the left side. It was a popular destination for many people in Podsmouth.

"God it is hot out here." Gabe winced. Oliver looked at Gabe for a few seconds before saying "Would you like to take a break? Perhaps we could swim?" Not even a second after Oliver finished, Gabe was already stripped down to his boxers, with one foot in the water.

The boys were just about to get in the water since the heat was intense when something very odd happened. In front of both of the boys, about two and a half feet from their faces, a game-like menu appeared.

<Planet has been chosen for Hopper selection>

<Entry Test will now commence. Survivors will become Hoppers>

<Time left: 23:59>

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